The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-08
THE ILLINOIS CONVENTION
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istry is calling for; men filled with the spirit
of Christlienss.
There are men who have left behind them
memories that are ungrateful. There are
also many more who have left behind them
memories that are sacred and sweet who
though years have come and gone since they
left their several scenes of labor, are still
tenderly enshriued in the hearts of those who
remain.
Theirs is success proved by the test of
time; by the lingering traces of eternal love
which they have awakened. Let us seek
like success.
President White
followed with an address, enforcing
the point that the preacher should
have Thorough scholastic and theolog-
ical training" The President cited
four ways in which the Christian min
lister is benefited by thorough scholas-
tic and theological training.
~ He derives psychological helps.
By studying the laws of mind, by gain
ing knowledge of the relations of
thought to thought, of thought to emo
ton, and of emotion to will, he is en-
abled to direct the thoughts, feelings,
determinations, of those to whom he is
to minister.
~ He derives pathological helps. By
the study of the ancient languages he
gains better understanding both of
the letter and spirit of the sacred Scrip
lures, and so is better fitted to defend
and teach them,
~ He is helped scientifically. By a
study of the natural sciences, he comes
to knowledge of the relation which
they bear to mental and moral things;
by fuller knowledge of the phenomena
of physics, he comes to understand how
they are related to metaphysics. He
comes to that fuller knowledge that all
material facts and phenomena rest for
their assurance upon the declarations
and assertions of mind.
(4) Literary benefits. By knowl-
edge of classic literature, that litera-
ture which deals with the fundamental
and the abiding with the universal in
thought and feeling; which ministers
to the highest in man, always and in
every age, by knowledge of these per-
manent elements in human life he is
enabled to work toward permanency Of
character in those to whom he ministers.
In Memoriam.
The following preamble and resolu-
lions were adopted by rising vote:
WHEREAS, This Convention has, in the
Providence of God, during the present year
lost three laymen of great Importance to our
church in this State, therefore
RESOLVED That we desire to express our
lives of such faithful men as A. @. Burlin-
game, of Earlville; s. o. Simonds, of Joliet;
A. D. Butterfield, of Marseilles; and Mrs.
Scott, of Dixon, and our deep sorrow for
their loss.
RESOLVED, That these resolutions be spread
upon our records in memory of those who
were faithful while living, and who now speak
to us by their example in favor of our most
holy faith.
RESOLVED, That copies of these resolutions
be sent to the respective families of these de-
ceased friends.
T. II. TABOR,
a. H. LANG, Com.
II. B. MANFoRD,
Resolutions of Thanks
to the Peoria pastor, Rev. George B.
Stocking, for his untiring efforts to
make it pleasant for visitors efforts
altogether successful-to the parish for
abundant hospitality, and to the choir
for appropriate music. These resolu-
lions were unanimously and heartily
adopted.
The Semi Centennial.
A letter was read from Rev. W. s.
Balch, D. D., giving some reminisc-
ences of early Universalism in Illinois,
cleaned from conversations of DR.. Balch
with one of the early preachers. This
led to an explanation from the chair in
behalf of the Executive Committee. A
special service in recognition of the
Semi Centennial had been arranged, and
Rev. D. L. Bum, of Decatur, request
ed to give an historical address. Sick
ness in Br. Bunn's family prevented his
attendance. Rev. Mr.. Tabor followed,
and in twenty-minute address gave
quite an interesting account of the or
ganization of the Convention and the
beginnings of Universalism in Illinois.
Several others followed with remarks.
The substance of the address of Mr..
Tabor appears elsewhere in this issue.
A motion was adopted that the Execu-
tive Committee recognize in the pro-
gram of the next Convention that we
then complete the first year of our sec
ond Semi Centennial.
The business disposed of, at Ais the
President said: SIS the Convention
ready for adjournment ? If so, the min
utes will be read and the Convention
closed in due form" The minutes of
Thursday were read, corrected and ap-
proved, and the Convention at 4:30 adj
journed to meet in 1888, at the call of
the Executive Committee, Hoopeston,
preferring through its delegate, A. II.
Trego, the first claim.